Incident Reports

Tension runs high in Janakpur, two protesters killed in police firing

2015-09-11

Madhes, Dhanusha, Janakpur, Ward 1

At least two protesters have lost their lives in police action here in Janakpurdham on Friday. A teenage girl, identified as Neetu Yadav of Jamuniya, and another man, Sanjaya Chaudhary of Sireshwar Municipality, were fatally shot at by the security personnel at the Mills Area. Yadav died on the spot, while Chaudhary was rushed to the Janakpur Zonal Hospital for treatment where he breathed his last this afternoon. More than 50 protesters who were injured in clashes or police action at different places of Janakpur have been brought to the Zonal Hospital for treatment. 
Details and Impacts
Violent / Non-violent Violent
Onesided / Twosided Onesided
Collective / Interpersonal Collective
Primary Form Violent demonstration
Weapons Small arms
Primary Cause Law and Order Violence
Actor 1 - Number of people n/a
Actor 1 - Affiliations Police
Actor 1 - Youth na
Actor 2 - Number of people 150
Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) Protesters/demonstrators
Actor 2 - Youth na
Total Killed 2
Female Killed 1
Youth Killed 2
Total Injured 20
National/Online Media

0 Comments